Dr Sarah Amr
Annie Praed Orator
BComm (USyd), BDSc (CSU, 2022), MPhil (2028)
Sarah completed her studies at Charles Sturt University in 2022, graduating with a bachelor of Dental Science and achieving several academic awards including the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons prize. Sarah is the current chair of the ADA NSW Recent Graduates Committee and was inspired to study dentistry as she found healthcare to be a direct and impactful way to help people. Currently, she splits her time working between public and private clinics, and is completing her masters in research on assessing the risk of noise-induced hearing loss amongst dental practitioners.
William Rikard-Bell
Winemaker and motivational speaker
Rikard Wines is a story of recovery and remarkable resilience. In 2008, winemaker William Rikard-Bell was caught in an explosion in the winery he worked at in the Hunter Valley, suffering third-degree burns to over 70% of his body.
Recovery from these life-threatening injuries sharpened Will’s focus, prompting a move to the cooler climate of Orange and the founding of his own winemaking business.
The RIKARD label offers a classically styled range of wines from cool-climate varieties – pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling – alongside sparkling wines, shiraz, and cabernet franc blends. With the rare air and elevation of Mount Canobolas as his muse and ally, Will’s wines are helping to define what this emerging region can offer.
Dr Rebecca Ellis
Adjunct Senior Lecturer Charles Sturt University
Dr Rebecca Ellis graduated top of her class with BDS (Distinction) from the University of Otago, New Zealand 2011.
In 2015 Rebecca moved to Melbourne, Australia to complete a three-year doctoral degree in Periodontology at the University of Melbourne. During her training she was awarded an ITI research grant for preclinical research in implant dentistry. Her research interests include preclinical and clinical research in immediate implant placement and also guided bone regeneration.
She is a fellow of the ITI, and current Australasian Section Chair. Rebecca enjoys teaching and presenting both locally and internationally. She holds the position of Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, NSW.
Rebecca has worked as a specialist Periodontist in full-time private practice in New Zealand for the last 5 years. She has recently relocated to Sydney and is excited to be a part of the team at Sydney Periodontics and Implant Centre.
Dr Andrea Shepperson
Master Clinician for Digital Smile Design
Dr Andrea Shepperson graduated from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand in 1984. She has more than 30 years of experience as a general dentist with a special interest in cosmetic and advanced restorative dentistry, implants in the smile zone and dental erosion. She treats patients from around New Zealand.
Dr Shepperson was Chairman of the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry from 2005-2009 and is an Honorary Life Member of the NZACD. Her clinical interest is in the functional rehabilitation of the worn dentition and she lectures globally on aesthetic and functional reconstruction.
Dr Shepperson is a Graduate and Mentor at the Kois Center in Seattle. She has been working with Christian Coachman and Digital Smile Design since 2012 and is a Master Clinician for Digital Smile Design. Her lectures are built around the DSD concept, blending a functional awareness with smile design.
She has authored numerous articles and contributed to a text book on aesthetic dentistry. She lectures regularly in Australia and NZ, running mini-residencies and hands-on programmes throughout Australasia.
Dr Desmond Ong
Clinical Academic in the Discipline of Orthodontics
BDSc(Hons), MDSc(Ortho), MOrthRCS(Ed), MRACDS(Ortho)
Desmond Ong is currently a Clinical Academic in the Discipline of Orthodontics at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry, where he is involved in both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Orthodontic Curriculum.
https://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/13551
Many of Desmond’s peer-reviewed publications have focused on the various treatment options for compromised teeth and the benefits of interdisciplinary management for patients with advanced dental needs.
Desmond is also in full-time specialist orthodontic private practice in Townsville and a visiting specialist for Queensland Health in Brisbane.
Desmond is a past recipient of the Raj Prasad Award from the Australian Society of Orthodontists (SA) and the Emerging Lecturer Award from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
Dr Rohan Krishnan
Dr Rohan Krishnan is a general dentist in private practice in Sydney. He completed is Bachelors in Medical Science and Dentistry (Hons) from University of Sydney and subsequently a Masters of Science in Medicine (Orofacial Pain Management).
Rohan has lectured at The University of Sydney and The University of Newcastle and is a Board Member of ADA NSW. He is a Board Member with the Australian Dental Council. He is also a Member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Orofacial Pain.
He runs a private practice in Northern Sydney and works in a real world multi-disciplinary team with Ellie and Catherine in TMD.
Dr Andrew Thorpe
Dr Andrew graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Oral Health and Graduate Diploma of Dentistry, earning Academic Excellence awards for both.
He practised in North Queensland for a decade before completing a Graduate Diploma of Dental Implantology.
After moving to Sydney, he completed a Graduate Diploma of Clinical Dentistry in Surgical Dentistry and a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Oral Surgery, becoming a specialist Oral Surgeon.
He received the inaugural Award for Academic and Clinical Excellence from the Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral Surgeons.
Dr Andrew is a Member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney.
Dr Ben Lee
Ben completed his MDSc in Prosthodontics at the University of Sydney, receiving the Young Prosthodontist Award.
He is past President of the Australian Prosthodontic Society (NSW) and the Australian Asian Association of Dentists. Ben mentors implant diploma courses at the University of Sydney and Charles Sturt University, is a visiting honorary Clinical Lecturer, and frequently presents nationally on dental implants and fixed prosthodontics.
He works full-time as a prosthodontist in his specialist referral centre in Chatswood, Sydney, with a focus on the surgical and restorative aspects of dental implant treatment.
Dr Tom Giblin
Dr. Giblin graduated with Honours from Sydney University in 2004 and completed a 3-year Advanced Prosthodontics Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Centre, gaining expertise in implants, fixed and removable prosthodontics, sleep dentistry, occlusion, and TMD.
He now practises in Mona Vale and Bathurst, focusing on dental implants, including complex bone and soft tissue grafting.
As a Prosthodontist, he specialises in restorative and reconstructive dentistry, rehabilitating smiles with crowns, bridges, onlays, and veneers.
Dr. Giblin takes a comprehensive, patient-centred approach, considering both current and future oral health, working closely with referring dentists. He accepts referrals and direct patient consultations or second opinions.
Dr Greg Peake
Dr Greg Peake trained at the University of Sydney and University of Melbourne, earning fellowships from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the Royal Colleges of Surgeons in England and Edinburgh, receiving the K.G. Sutherland Medallion for clinical excellence.
Since 1993, he has specialised exclusively in surgical dental implant placement, performing over 18,000 procedures.
Dr Peake lectures nationally and internationally, maintaining ongoing professional development, with a philosophy of excellence in all treatments.
He is a member of the American and Australian Academies of Periodontology, the European and American Associations of Osseointegration, the Australian Osseointegration Society, and a Fellow of the International Team of Implantology.
Dr Tim Manzie
Tim is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with degrees in medicine (University of Wollongong) and dentistry (Griffith University) and subspecialty training in head and neck surgery.
He performs full-scope oral and maxillofacial procedures, including impacted tooth removal, dental implants, facial trauma, and head and neck pathology removal and reconstruction.
Awarded the Robert M Cook for highest fellowship exam mark, Tim is active in registrar training and EMST/CCrISP instruction. He coordinates online education for Australia and New Zealand, serves on college committees, and represents Oceania on the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons’ Next Generation committee.
He is clinical lead at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital for the Dentofacial Clinic and Integrative Prosthetics and Reconstruction teams.
Dr Carsten Palme
Professor Carsten E Palme is an ENT and head and neck surgeon, Clinical Professor in Surgery, and Joint Head of Specialty/ENT at the University of Sydney, with appointments at Royal Prince Alfred and Westmead Hospitals and visiting roles at private hospitals.
He earned his medical degree at the University of Sydney and completed advanced ENT training, receiving Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2002, followed by fellowships in head and neck oncology (University of Toronto) and laser surgery (University of Göttingen).
His clinical focus includes head and neck cancer, thyroid/parathyroid, salivary glands, non-melanoma skin cancer, and minimally invasive surgery.
He is a founding director of Head & Neck Cancer Australia and an active researcher, educator, and trainer.
Dr Sam Roberts
Dr Samuel Roberts, born and raised in regional NSW, is a Head and Neck Surgeon specialising in ENT and oncology.
He studied medicine at the University of Newcastle and pursued ENT for its complexity, paediatric cases, and oncology opportunities.
Committed to improving rural access, he joined the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons training program in 2016, gaining experience in remote Australia and Zambia.
After completing training in 2021, he undertook an advanced fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology at the University of Calgary.
Dr Roberts now runs a Head and Neck Surgery clinic in Orange, NSW, collaborating with Chris O’Brien Lifehouse to provide local care, train doctors, and advance rural oncology research.
Dr Venkatesh Bhardwaj
Venkatesh completed postgraduate dental training in 2005 and practised in Sydney, Wagga Wagga, and Canberra.
After nine years in general dentistry, he pursued his interest in Paediatric Dentistry, completing specialist training in 2017.
He now works as a specialist paediatric dentist in private practice in South West Sydney and as a visiting specialist at Campbelltown Hospital. Venkatesh is passionate about mentoring and sharing his expertise in managing child patients.
He is an active member of several professional associations and previously served as treasurer of the Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry.
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